Places to visit in Campbeltown
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Campbeltown, Kintyre Peninsula
Places to Visit in Campbeltown
Tours near Campbeltown
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- fromper adult₹15,933
Historical Toursfromper adult₹3,523
Private and Luxuryfromper group (up to 7)₹60,435
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹22,066
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹509
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 7)₹84,609
Speed Boat Hirefromper group (up to 7)₹32,965- fromper group (up to 7)₹63,732
Speed Boat Hirefromper group (up to 7)₹21,977
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹37,086
Distilleries
Discover the art of whisky creation through comprehensive tours and intimate tastings in a historic distillery. Enjoy a selection of unique and rare whiskies in a welcoming setting.
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Distilleries
Gin distillery nestled in a scenic estate, featuring tastings, personalized gin creation, and a focus on sustainability. Includes a cafe, shop, and tours detailing gin history and production.
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What travellers are saying
- Karen S5 contributionsToured the distillery with my family. This is our oldest son's favorite, the Victoriana and 15 at the top of the list. Our tour was great, and our guide was very informative throughout the tour. Had a nice dram of the double cask and received a tasting glass at the end of the tour. They have a nice shop and we bought a few bottles to bring home. All the staff were very nice and helpful in answering all our questions. HIghly recommend touring this great distillery!Written 16 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael M1 contributionGreat service. We went from Ballycastle to Port Ellen with our bikes on the boat and had a great weekend. Highly recommend it.Written 16 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michelle D108 contributionsAbsolute brilliant beach. Good parking. No loos but Campbeltown is 5 minutes away.
I boogie board here regularly and depend on the advice from the surfers to where the rips are and how strong the current is.
Miles of sandy beach and lovely for any kind of activity, in or out of the water.Written 21 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - lizAnglesey, UK10 contributionsThis was the second visit in my lifetime the first being way back in 1984! I came as a child and I have no idea how our parents managed to carry my little sister who would’ve been under the age of one over the rocks. Finding the cave is quite tough walk. I’m not super fit though and I managed it but thought about turning back a few times. I work as a doctor locally and I didn’t fancy ending up in A&E with a sprained ankle and probably would’ve been laughed out of the place. The causeway is fairly straightforward. It’s shingle and it’s easier if you walk in the jeep tracks. Once you get onto the island, the fun begins and you turn right to get to the painting. There are a couple of videos on YouTube but they don’t really show you how far along it is. They’re also two or three caves before you get to the cave painting, so be mindful of this. The underfoot is very rocky and it’s worse if it’s raining or wet personally I found it easier to walk right against the side of the island, the cliff and put my hand on that. Good walking shoes are essential ideally with ankle support.
I wore some grippy trainers but I would definitely wear walking boots next time. It’s also useful if you’ve got someone to hang onto, which I didn’t but managed. When I visited the sign pointing into the cave has fallen off but someone had very helpfully left a orange welly outside the cave, so look out for this. When we visited in 1984, you needed a flash camera to be able to capture the painting but now the iPhone on night mode will do it without a problem.
I think the painting is beautiful and it’s incredible that somebody decided to paint it in such a location . The cave is pretty impressive as well- very Famous Five
One thing I didn’t do and I meant to do it so perhaps somebody else could do it and post is to get the location on what3words of the cave which I think would make life easier for a lot of people and I couldn’t find it on the internet anywhere.
Would thoroughly recommend this.Written 27 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - dookerstarbert213 contributionsStopped in for lunch toastie and soup combo was excellent cappuccino was exceptional
Friendly staff and a chance to sample the range of spirits sold at the shop before you buy and an eagle soaring high above so well worth a visitWritten 20 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Victor GMiddlesbrough, UK26 contributionsWe were in Campbeltown and thought we have to go see the lighthouse. We got to the gate, the road was narrow and twisty, parked the car and set off walking to the lighthouse. It was a gruelling walk down, a little over a mile. Climbed over the fence at the bottom, and had a look about the lighthouse grounds. Fantastic views out to sea and to Nortern Ireland. The walk back up was a challenge to say the least! Took 40 mins to get back to the car. Recommended, but it is tough. Glad we did it.Written 10 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sara H10 contributionsFirst tour of day was at Glengyle Distillery, tour guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable, dropped a few jems of information along the way which made the tour really good. Would highly recommend.
Springbank shop is excellent too.Written 19 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Judy D15 contributionsWonderful garden.Fantadtic views and sculpture. Rhododendron s trees veg garden sitting areas. Wide range of rare plantsWritten 18 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jean RKendal, UK111 contributionsTerrific local heritage centre, lots of local artefacts and history crammed into a lovely old church. Very helpful volunteer staff who were obviously interested. Small cafe with tea, coffee and cake - we had a Tunnocks teacakes and a caramel wafer, it would've been rude not to!Written 25 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- escaperealitywowLondon, UK49 contributionsAn attractive choice of art, craft and gifts near the harbour. It's the nicest shop in Cambeltown, not far from the cinema.Written 21 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Allan JStirlingshire, UK8 contributionsThis a very well maintained garden and statue of Linda McCartney.
This is very well worth a visit if you're in Campbellton
ArgyllWritten 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rantin roverBiggar, UK9,164 contributionsThe rock stands out quite clearly just along the coastline from Southend and overlooks the Dunaverty Golf Course.
It’s probably best to have read a little of the history of the area prior to a visit to get an appreciation however if you are just looking to clamber up a steepish hill for a view, a visit here would satisfy that itch.
The rock was the location of a castle dating back to the 8th Century however there is nothing in the way of visible remains these days as the fragments are covered in thick grass. Its notoriety comes from a siege when retreating Scottish Royalist troops and their entourage numbering over 300 had taken refuge in the Castle following defeat at the Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss on 24 May 1647 at the hands of Covenanter troops. The besieged garrison had their water supply cut off and eventually surrendered only to be subsequently massacred by the Covenanter troops. There is a question over whether the besieged people were offered “quarter” and then betrayed.
As is often the case, these treacherous events are difficult to imagine nowadays in such a tranquil setting.
We parked in a layby at the west end of the long sandy beach at Dunaverty Bay and took a stroll along its length after a brief stop at the well maintained public toilets (free to use but donations welcomed). There is a caravan park overlooking the beach however we were focusing on the Rock at the far end and this was an adequate distraction. There appears to have been a boathouse at some time which has now been developed into holiday accommodation, together with another building alongside it - quite a quirky place to stay I would imagine and handy for those who enjoy a round of golf.
Just beyond the holiday accommodation I decided to scramble up the Rock whilst my wife sensibly decided not to venture when I advised her against it. There is a feint track of sorts through the tufts of grass clinging to the rock however it is steep and I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have suitable footwear, a sense of adventure and some agility. At the top it was quite level however it was difficult to determine where the grass ended and the cliff edge started so I kept quite a central position. It is quite a drop into the sea at several points. I took a few photos, admired the scenery along the coast and scrambled back down another route clutching clumps of grass having been unable to find the track I came up.
An oddity in the landscape is the former Keil Hotel which was built in the 1930s with a white Art Deco style exterior; operated as a hospital during WWII and reverted to a hotel after this but closed in 1990. It was purchased in 2010 by a local businessman but remains closed. More historic “accommodation” can be found west of here at Carskey Bay where Keil Caves are located and these apparently housed people right throughout history up until the late 18th Century. Bookings are not essential.Written 8 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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